[Confirmed Fix] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 1998 BMW Z3?

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Youngturk
Member since March 2023 • 38 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1998 BMW Z3 for key programming?

Posted on August 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 37 posts

Been stuck with my 1998 BMW Z3 for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 122 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1998 BMW Z3.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 95 posts

My 1998 BMW Z3 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 29, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 12 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 BMW Z3 this hard?!

August 30, 2024 Reply

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